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The diets of adults tend to be low in ____
vitamin E
calcium
fibre
all of the above
The reason the indidence of obesity increases with age is that:
the basal metabolic rate decreases with age
physica lactivity ofteh decreases with age
energy intake exceeds energy expenditures
all of the above
The immune system becomes less efficient with age, so it is especially important to consume adequate _____and _________, nutrients that contribute to immune function.
vitamin A , vitamin B6
protein, zinc
zinc, iodine
vitamin A, vitamin K
Which of the following does not describe a physiological change of ageing?
decreases in digestion and absorption capacity
reduction in lean body mass
lower basal metabolism
increase in taste sensitivity
To maintain optimal nutritional status and helathy weigh, the diet of an older person should have a _______ nutrient density and be _________ in energy content
low; high
high; low
high; moderate
high, high
Nutrition programs such as community meals ar home -delivered meals provide which of the following?
an improved nutritional status
a social atmosphere
an economical meal for low-income elderly
all of the above
During ageing, the needs for vitamins and minerals
continually fluctuate
greatly decrease
somewhat increase in some cases
greatly increase
Alcohol is digested in the
stomach
small intestine
liver
none of the above, alcohol requires no digestion
